First cycle of May 2023

Well at long, long last just done my first cycle of May 2023! Also have a feeling, it will be my last cycle of the month! Got a very, very busy number of weeks coming up. Still, just glad I make it out! I did 15.22 miles. Which takes my yearly total up to a very, very poor 150 miles!

You can check out the cycle route at www.strava.com/activities/9094950206

Synergy Navy Cycling Skinsuit

Synergy Navy Cycling Skinsuit

Now done 70% of #walk1000miles – 2023

That’s me already done 70% of #walk1000miles. So 706.55 miles down and 293.45 miles remaining!

walk1000miles - 2023

Keep up-to-date with all my cycling and walking adventures over at www.strava.com/athletes/gsvalentine

Middle of May 2023 most popular photos

Below are the top five most looked at photos on this website so far during May 2023.

Number 1 (67 views) : Synergy Navy Cycling Skinsuit
Synergy Navy Cycling Skinsuit

Number 2 (39 views) : Hunter inline skinsuit Team Britain 2018
Hunter inline skinsuit Team Britain 2018

Number 3 (38 views) : RST Pro Series 1 Piece Leather Suit
RST Pro Series 1 Piece Leather Suit

Number 4 (34 views) : RST Pro Series 1 Piece Leather Suit
RST Pro Series 1 Piece Leather Suit

Number 5 (28 views) : Synergy Red Cycling Skinsuit
Synergy Red Cycling Skinsuit

Love these photos? Many more at www.gordon-valentine.com/zenphoto/me/2023/

Now done 68% of #walk1000miles – 2023

That’s me already done 68% of #walk1000miles. So 680.77 miles down and 319.23 miles remaining!

walk1000miles - 2023

Keep up-to-date with all my cycling and walking adventures over at www.strava.com/athletes/gsvalentine

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 13/05/2023

The Eurovision Song Contest (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 12:00am | Saturday 13th May 2023)

Final. Series 2022. Graham Norton, Hannah Waddingham, Alesha Dixon and Julia Sanina present the 67th annual song competition from Liverpool, with singer-songwriter Mae Muller representing the UK with I Wrote a Song. The show also features performances from last year’s first and second place acts, Ukraine’s Kalush Orchestra and the UK’s Sam Ryder, as well as a celebration of the host city’s incredible contribution to the world of pop music featuring six past Eurovision winners – including Liverpool’s own Sonia. Graham also shares commentary duties with Mel Giedroyc.

Grand Tours of Scotland’s Rivers (BBC 2/HD | 8:00pm to 8:30pm | Monday 15th May 2023)

A Bountiful River. Series 1, episode 3. Paul Murton explores the lower reaches of the Spey, famous for its forests, whisky distilleries and salmon as it flows north towards the coast. On the way Paul hears tales of loggers who floated timber down the river from the 17th century onwards. He also takes to the water in a canoe and discovers the rare and endangered freshwater mussels that were once harvested for their precious pearls, which adorn royal crowns.

Waterloo Road (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 9:00pm | Tuesday 16th May 2023) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

Kim is rocked by a blast from the past and a new pupil causes problems. Joe and Mike begin to question their future as they are faced with the realities of fatherhood. Kai struggles with his feeling for Preston and Danny makes a bold move as his future hangs in the balance.

Britain by Steam (Channel 5/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Tuesday 16th May 2023 )

John, Peter and Paul set off from Whitby in their first vehicle of the day, a 1937 open-topped steam lorry, but when it breaks down, the trio have to hitch a ride to Beamish, the living history museum. From Beamish they head to the oldest railway line in the world, before hopping on a steam launch on the River Tyne. With just 75 miles to go and their journey coming to an end, they jump in their final steam vehicle and set off for the Scottish border.

All TV guide information taken from DigiGuide — www.getdigiguide.tv/?p=1&r=15119.

Even more time wearing the RST Pro Series 1 Piece Leather Suit

Since right now looking at my website statistics, the photos of myself wearing the RST Pro Series 1 Piece Leather Suit are getting the most views… I like, better get them back on again!

RST Pro Series 1 Piece Leather Suit

RST Pro Series 1 Piece Leather Suit

RST Pro Series 1 Piece Leather Suit

Many more photos can be found at www.gordon-valentine.com/zenphoto/rst-pro-series-1-piece-leather-suit/

Now done 66% of #walk1000miles – 2023

That’s me already done 66% of #walk1000miles. So 660.26 miles down and 339.74 miles remaining!

walk1000miles - 2023

Keep up-to-date with all my cycling and walking adventures over at www.strava.com/athletes/gsvalentine

Gordon?!?!? What is going on? Yep, geared up again!

WOW! What is going on this month?!?!? Yep, I’ve geared up again! This time wearing the Synergy Red Cycling Skinsuit, along with my black helmet, while locked in my Clejuso handcuffs.

Loving all these new photos? Then please, please do comment and give them a rating!!

Synergy Red Cycling Skinsuit

Synergy Red Cycling Skinsuit

Synergy Red Cycling Skinsuit

More photos can be found at www.gordon-valentine.com/zenphoto/cycling/gear/synergy-red-cycling-skinsuit/

UK TV programmes to watch this week : 06/05/2023

The Coronation Concert (BBC 1/HD | 8:00pm to 10:00pm | Sunday 7th May 2023)

Coverage of the Coronation Concert from the East Lawn of Windsor Castle, staged in front of 20,000 members of the public and invited guests. Featuring performances from Take That, Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, Andrea Bocelli, Bryn Terfel, Freya Ridings and a 70-piece orchestra as well as unique visual moments such as the country joining together as its most iconic landmarks are illuminated by drones and lasers in Lighting Up the Nation and Gareth Malone’s 300-voice Coronation Choir singing for the King and Queen. Kirsty Young hears from the performers in a specially built studio within the castle grounds, and backstage, Clara Amfo and Jordan Banjo grab chats with others involved.

Eurovision Welcomes The World (BBC 1/HD | 6:30pm to 7:30pm | Monday 8th May 2023)

Rylan and Sunetra Sarker kick off Eurovision with highlights from this year’s Turquoise Carpet welcome event, as the performers arrive in Liverpool. Semi-final hosts Alesha Dixon, Hannah Waddingham and Julia Sanina gear up for their presenting debut together and Rylan spends time backstage to see all of the final Eurovision preparations. The show also features highlights from Liverpool’s Big Eurovision Welcome event taking place outside St George’s Hall, presented by AJ Odudu and Joel Dommett, where Frankie Goes to Hollywood will be on stage together for the first time in more than 30 years. Ukrainian Eurovision winner Jamala duets with British artist Birdy on a Beatles classic, and there is a special performance of Rise like a Phoenix by Conchita, accompanied by a dramatic drone display. Special guests Ricky Tomlinson and Shirley Ballas pay tribute to their home city and international pop star Zara Larsson join icons of dance music Cream Classical to close the show.

Eurovision Calling: Jason and Chelcee’s Ultimate Guide (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Monday 8th May 2023)

Comedian Jason Manford and singer-songwriter Chelcee Grimes explore how the Eurovision Song Contest became the world’s largest live music event. Jason meets the UK’s last winner, Katrina Leskanich from Katrina and the Waves, Sam Ryder, who came second in 2022’s contest, and Mae Muller, who is representing the UK this year. Chelcee provides an exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpse of preparations in Liverpool, as well as revealing some little-known facts about the event itself.

Britain by Steam (Channel 5/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Tuesday 9th May 2023)

In York, Peter John and Paul head off down the river Ouse on a steam launch modeled on a luxury service vehicle from the 1980s, before stopping off at Newby Hall for a spot of lunch and to take a look around the stately home. When they later disembark in Ripon, the trio hop into a 1908 Stanley steam car to Paul’s hometown of Pickering, before racing towards Grosmont on a 9F steam train with a huge 3,500 horsepower engine.

Race Across the World (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Wednesday 10th May 2023) ** PICK OF THE WEEK **

The Final. Series 3, episode 8. The eight week long expedition comes to an end as the contestants race to the final check point at the most-easterly point of the North American continent. The pairs reflect on their journey so far and the ways it has changed them both physically and emotionally as they reach the finish line and find out who will be crowned winners and welcomed into the Race Across the World hall of fame.

Race Across the World (BBC 1/HD | 10:40pm to 11:40pm | Wednesday 10th May 2023)

The Reunion. Series 3, episode 9. For the first time since the end of the race, the contestants reunite to reflect on their journeys and reveal insights into their strategies. The racers compare experiences, share their highest highs and lowest lows and talk about what they learned along the way.

All TV guide information taken from DigiGuide — www.getdigiguide.tv/?p=1&r=15119.

First photos wearing the Synergy Neon Lime Cycling Skinsuit

I got the Synergy Neon Lime Cycling Skinsuit, back in December 2022! So long overdue to wear it and take some photos wearing it…

Synergy Neon Lime Cycling Skinsuit

Synergy Neon Lime Cycling Skinsuit

Synergy Neon Lime Cycling Skinsuit

More photos can be found at www.gordon-valentine.com/zenphoto/cycling/gear/synergy-neon-lime-cycling-skinsuit/